Graphing
This variable goes on the X-axis, and is sometimes called the "manipulated variable".
What is "independent variable"?
Back in 1976, two men by the same name founded Apple, Inc. (and a third guy who sold his small share back to the other two guys shortly after). What name did the two main guys share?
What is 'Steve'?
This term is defined as "a system comprising all the biotic and abiotic factors in an area and all the interactions among them".
What is "ecosystem"?
___________ is the third planet from the sun.
What is 'Earth'?
This country borders Vermont to the north.
What is "Canada"?
This is an essential component of a graph that should always be at the top.
What is a title?
We were lucky in Vermont to have experienced the total solar eclipse. Our unique location was known as "the path of...."
What is the "path of totality"?
This is the scientific term for "living or once was living".
What is 'biotic'?
In the summer months, it's important to remember to wear sunscreen. SPF is a measure of how well a sunscreen guards against sunburn. SPF stands for...
What is 'sun protection factor'?
Vermont is known as the "_________ ___________ State", which comes from the French phrase les monts vert.
What is the "Green Mountain State"?
This variable goes on the Y-axis and is called the "dependent variable", but it can also go by another name.
What is "responding variable"?
The first day of the 2024-2025 winter fell on December ____.
What is 'December 21'?
A non-native organism that can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health is called a...
What is "invasive species'?
We have many hormones in our bodies that help control various processes, including one that helps regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle. What's it called? (Hint: some people take it as a supplement to help them get to sleep.)
What is 'melatonin'?
Vermont gained statehood in 1791 as the ____th state.
What is "14th state"?
Sometimes you have data points that don't seem to fit with the others. They stand out, yet you can't always ignore them. What are they called?
What is an "outlier"?
Objects float or sink depending on this characteristic property.
What is 'density'?
This term describes the number of different species of plants and animals in an area. The more there is of this, the healthier the ecosystem.
What is "biodiversity"?
The first full moon of 2025 will be called the Wolf Moon and will fall on the 13th of which month?
What is 'January'?
Honeybees probably love the Vermont state flower, which is ...
What is "red clover"?
This is when data increases at a consistent rate, in a neat and orderly pattern (hint: slope can be calculated).
What is "linear"?
The stapes, or stirrup bone, is the smallest bone in the human body. It measures approximately 0.11 inches in length. Where is it?
Where is 'the ear'?
Photosynthesis takes place in a specialized organelle in plant cells called ______________.
What is a 'chloroplast'?
Phones today look a lot different than the original telephone, which was invented by...
Who is 'Alexander Graham Bell'?
Our state bird is the...
What is the "Hermit Thrush"?